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How to get fromGalashiels to Motherwellby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galashiels to Motherwell by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 33m
    £21–44

  2. Drive  56.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Galashiels to Motherwellcar car 56.3 mi
    1h 25m
    £14–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 900
    4h 36m
    £19–32

  4. Train, line 266 bus

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shottstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dyfrig Street to Hamilton Roadbus bus 266
    3h 24m
    £27–43

Galashiels to Motherwell by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Motherwell via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Pollock Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Maxim Business Park in around 4h 36m.

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